Latest from Bank of New Zealand

BNZ reports $183 million loss
Bank of New Zealand has reported a $183 million bottom line loss in the nine months to June 30.

Two sides to the broker's coin
As the property market shows signs of rejuvenation, banks are loosening the purse strings.

Service industry showing signs of life
The service industry has shown its first sign of expansion since March last year.

Shoppers face extra cost for card use
Consumers using credit cards could soon face higher costs after a Commerce Commission ruling gave merchants the right to charge levies.

BNZ to appeal tax avoidance case
BNZ has decided to appeal the $645m tax avoidance case it lost in the High Court last month.

<i>Dollar outlook:</i> Kiwi may gain as US confidence grows
The New Zealand dollar may keep rising this week after good jobs data from the US boosted confidence that the world's largest economy is recovering.

Bank, league stars taken for $5m ride
Three league stars, two Rich List businessmen and one bank were the unwitting victims of a $5.7 million fraud.

Budget advisers praise bank fee axing
Budgeting advisers say BNZ's decision to drop overdraft penalty fees is 'the best news we've heard in ages'.